Patients already purchase all varieties of heartburn medicines over-the-counter, that years ago were out of reach. Should we permit patients to buy antibiotics, blood pressure medicines, statins for elevated cholesterol and antidepressants? Why not?
It can be vexing for them to choose among different medical options that are presented to them in an effort to meet our obligation to apprise patients of all reasonable treatment alternatives.
The health care sector is constantly operating, so patient miscommunication can occur at any time. Find out the top-rated companies that provide medical interpretation services.
The promotional material that pharmaceutical representatives present to doctors is riddled with soft deception.
Gray areas create agonizing conundrums for agency officials and patient advocates.
Hospitals are literally torturing doctors in how they text them.
For so many families, a $5,000 deductible is like not having medical insurance at all. This has to be fixed, and it won’t be easy.
Discover nine top caregiver services with flexible scheduling to fit changing routines, shift work or evolving health needs — featuring trusted platforms and in-home care providers.
When does my responsibility end and his begins?
Although I was resistant to having e-mail communications with patients, I have come to appreciate the advantages.
And is the white coat wall of silence keeping more bad physicians in the profession?
Physicians understand what happens when a profession refuses to heal itself.
This webinar will explore how a banking platform approach could be the resource for your company.
Cleveland Clinic v. orthopedist. Who sides with the patients?
While the medical profession cannot rival the political class in spinning competence, we’ve been known to massage a phrase or two.
Here are some tips for patients who are seeking advice after hours from the on-call physician.
If everyone hates wait times for patients, they why haven't they changed?
I just deposited a check into my bank account by photographing the check with my iPhone and zapping it through cyberspace. I realize this is a yawn to the under 35 crowd. Soon, there won’t be any paper checks as the entire transaction will occur electronically. As a member of the over 35 crowd (plus […]